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Categories
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Hybrids
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Category 101: Pumpkin
Subcategory A: Pumpkin/Squash Beer
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Color:
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Can range from pale to very dark depending on the underlying style
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Clarity:
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Clear to hazy is acceptable.
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Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:
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Can vary from low to medium-high depending on the underlying style
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Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:
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None to medium
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Body:
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Varies with underlying style
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Additional Notes:
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Pumpkin/Squash beers are any beers incorporating pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo) or winter squash as an adjunct in either the mash, kettle, primary or secondary fermentation. Pumpkin or squash aromas and flavors, ranging from subtle to intense, should be present. These beers are not spiced, but may have flavors associated with other beer styles such as smoked beer, fruit beer, sour beer, etc. Spice aromas and flavors should be absent. Versions exhibiting spice aromas and/or flavors should be categorized as Pumpkin Spice Beers or as other spice beer or possibly as experimental beer styles.
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Alcohol by Volume:
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2.5-12.0%
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IBU:
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5-35
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SRM Color:
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5-50